Adaptive Protocols for Connectivity-Constrained
Telehealth
Manasvini Darbha
ECE - B
24P61A04B2
manasvinisdb2@[Link]
INTRODUCTION PROPOSED SOLUTION
Significant infrastructure gaps have hindered the To address the challenges of high-latency and low-
universal reach of digital healthcare, particularly in bandwidth environments, the proposed framework
remote regions. The contrast between urban 5G integrates the following technical strategies:
capabilities and rural 2G/EDGE instability underscores ● Protocol Optimization: Leveraging MQTT to
a critical digital divide. This study investigates the reduce communication overhead and energy
implementation of optimized communication protocols consumption.
designed to overcome these connectivity barriers ● Redundancy Reduction: Utilizing Delta
ensuring that life-saving consultations remain viable Encoding to transmit only incremental changes
through advanced data efficiency. in patient vitals, thereby conserving
bandwidth.
PROBLEM STATEMENT ● Source Coding: Implementing Huffman
Develop a Low-Bandwidth communication framework that Compression to achieve high-ratio reduction of
enables rural patients to access medical consultations text-based diagnostic data.
despite limited internet connectivity by optimizing data ● Temporal Buffering: Deploying Asynchronous
compression for reliable exchange over minimal signal Processing to manage data integrity during
strengths. intermittent connectivity.
Collectively, these technologies provide a robust
MOTIVATION infrastructure for delivering quality medical advice to
The digital divide in healthcare is most evident in rural the last mile.
regions were limited access to specialized medical
services results in suboptimal patient outcomes. Ensuring
equitable healthcare access under conditions of poor
connectivity remains a critical challenge. This study
proposes a framework designed to operate under extreme
network constraints, enables diagnostic and consultative
data exchange at 10 kbps. The objective is to democratize
access to quality medical advice and ensure that clinical
outcomes are not determined by geographical location.
Furthermore, the growing importance of remote
monitoring in modern healthcare highlights the need for
reliable low bandwidth solutions.
SCOPE
CONCLUSION
The proposed framework enables reliable healthcare This framework establishes a resilient link between
communication by transmitting compressed medical data underserved populations, specialized clinical expertise
over low-bandwidth networks. It includes specialized
and serves as a scalable model for universal health
data-thinning algorithms and uses the MQTT protocol to
prioritize vital physiological data such as heart rate and equity. Through optimized data flow and prioritization
oxygen saturation. The system supports compressed of high acuity information the system enables reliable
diagnostic text and low-resolution medical images, clinical intervention in connectivity constrained
ensuring effective consultation under constrained environments. These capabilities support rural
connectivity. It also explores scalable asynchronous data stakeholders and ensure that access to quality medical
handling while maintaining secure, encrypted advice is not limited by urban connectivity. Enhancing
communication between patients and practitioners.
Suitable for mobile clinics and emergency healthcare accessibility, improving outcomes, fostering inclusivity,
units. It enhances accessibility to healthcare services in and advancing sustainable healthcare delivery globally
remote and underserved areas. and efficiently.